Orange Baked Beans
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Orange Baked Beans, a citrusy twist on a comfort food classic. This recipe combines tender navy beans with freshly squeezed orange juice, zesty orange peel, and a savory-sweet mix of ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses. A hint of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar adds tangy depth, while sautéed onions and garlic infuse every bite with aromatic richness. Slowly baked to perfection, the luscious sauce thickens into a vibrant glaze that pairs beautifully with your favorite barbecue dishes or as a hearty vegetarian main. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or gatherings, this unique baked bean dish is both comforting and refreshing—a true crowd-pleaser that’s ready in about an hour. Keywords: orange baked beans, citrus baked beans, unique comfort food recipes, vegetarian baked beans, barbecue side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the orange juice, orange zest, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Fold in the drained and rinsed navy beans, ensuring they are fully coated with the sauce.
If using a Dutch oven, cover it with a lid. If using a skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 701 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 696 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
